Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)

The Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS) is the leading professional association for natural medicine practitioners in Australia. Founded in 1984, ATMS has been at the forefront of advocating for, supporting, and promoting high standards in natural healthcare for over 40 years. Our members include accredited practitioners, students, and industry professionals committed to delivering safe, effective, and evidence-informed natural medicine.

As a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation, ATMS is dedicated to ensuring professionalism, ethical practice, and continued education within the natural medicine industry. We engage with government bodies, regulatory agencies, and industry partners to advance the recognition of natural medicine and advocate for policies that support our members and the wider community.

• The most comprehensive continuing professional education (CPE) program and calendar in Australia. Expert speakers, Australia-wide locations, online learning, business and multi-modality topics – all with a member discount and early bird rates.
• Practitioner Representation:
  • Advocacy and lobbying for our industry.
  • Find a Practitioner public search tool.
  • Annual ATMS Natural Medicine Award
• Potential eligibility for up to 43 health funds.
• FREE access to the EBSCO Alternative Medicine research package. Including over 1,600 full-text natural medicine and allopathic medicine journals and the EBSCO Rehabilitation Reference Centre with 100s of evidence-based clinical summaries and nearly 10,000 Exercise Images.
• eMIMSplus. This dynamic platform offers seamless access to the latest and most relevant medicine-related information.
• IMgateway. Access evidence-based content, including conditions, herbs, supplements, and the latest research updates.
• nPOD. Access powerful evidence-based resources like nPOD to support your clinical decisions. With these tools, you can provide your clients with the most up-to-date and reliable treatments available.
• Access to ATMS-certified collateral stating “I’m an ATMS Accredited Practitioner” + use of ATMS logo with permission on clinic stationery, advertising etc.
• Discounted Professional indemnity insurance cover offered exclusively to ATMS members, including Skype/online consultations.
• Dedicated professional team serving the needs of members.
• Journal of ATMS (a peer-reviewed quarterly publication).
• Grants:
  • Simon Schot Education Grants (10 x $500 per annum).
  • ATMS Research Grant up to $10,000 annually. 
• Access to a private ATMS Members Facebook Group with a weekly Noticeboard for free advertising.
• ATMS Biz Club offers you exclusive access to business resources, networking opportunities, and professional development designed to help you grow and sustain a successful practice.